Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Coping With Alzheimer's

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the coping skills that are necessary when dealing a loved who has Alzheimer's disease. They write using emotionally charged descriptive words after watching an associated video.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine what experts have discovered so far about Alzheimer's. They explore how the brain works, and how it changes as we age. They discover things they should do - or not do - to keep their brains healthy.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: The Genius of Marian: The Art of Caregiving

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students delve into the role of family members acting as caregivers for those who are ill, elderly, disabled or otherwise not able to care for themselves regularly and efficiently. Students examine what family caregivers...
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Other

Alzheimer's Society: Alzheimer's Dementia Care and Research

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization campaigns for a better public understanding of Alzheimer's. In all of their work they strive to listen to the views of people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers. Site has extensive information on dementia. Be sure to...
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Other

Alzheimer's Disease International

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization acts as an umbrella for Alzheimer associations around the world. This organization also offers support and information to people with dementia and their caregivers.
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Other

Alzheimer's Community Care Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This association provides direct care and support services for alzheimer's patients. They have several programs to help patients, caregivers, and families.
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Other

Visiting Nurse Associations of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Home page of association of professional nurses working in the home-care setting. This site includes reference to current publications and also contains information for families and caregivers regarding home healthcare issues.
Handout
American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Dementia

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides several answers to some perplexing questions about the behavior of people suffering from dementia. The subjects that are covered include: what is dementia, how is dementia treated, how can I deal with agitation, and...